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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/11/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2025  

Position Type: Permanent

Assignment:

50% Literacy Consultant P-12

50% Literacy Coach P-12

Reports to: Coordinator of Literacy P-12

Location: Various Schools; Central Office - Yarmouth, NS

The P-12 Literacy Consultant/Coach will be responsible for promoting evidenced-based literacy practices/initiatives with school-based staff under the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).  They will assist interventionists and school teams regarding progress monitoring and supports needed for literacy instruction and coach through a student-centered model.      

Qualifications 

• A valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s License 

• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in ELA; preferably with P-12 literacy and literacy coaching experience 

• A master’s degree in education (preferably with a literacy concentration), or 

• Active enrollment in a master’s program (preferably in literacy) with at least two completed courses, or 

• In the region’s judgment, formal qualifications including a minimum of an undergraduate degree in education and specific training/experience directly related to the position 

• Strong background in effective literacy instruction and assessment; preferably with Early Literacy Support/Structured literacy experience 

Competencies 

• Superior administrative and technical skills;

• Demonstrated ability to be a collegial decision-maker while remaining decisive and consistent;

• Strong skills in strategic planning and instructional program implementation;

• High-level facilitation and presentation skills;

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, quality inclusive education for all students;

• Proven ability to promote professional growth through effective professional development across multiple platforms;

• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and data analysis;

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills;

• Strong skills in the integration and use of current technologies.

Characteristics 

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish professional relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, management, school staff, colleagues, and provincial counterparts;

• Competence in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting disaggregated data for monitoring student achievement;

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to students, families, and schools;

• Willingness to value the voice and contributions of others and remain open to constructive feedback.

Accountabilities 

• Support Provincial Literacy Frameworks set by EECD: guide training and promote effective prevention and intervention for literacy difficulties (i.e. modeling structured literacy instruction);

• Model analyzing, interpreting and progress monitoring, with interventionists/support teachers/school staff, of students in Tier 1 to determine if Tier 2,3 supports are required. Continuously monitor these students, with school teams, and support progress;

• Provide coaching to teachers in the implementation of best literacy practices under MTSS (student-centered approach), focusing on evidence-based instruction and assessment aligned with TCRCE and provincial goals and initiatives;

• Act as a regional leader within the Literacy Team and support school-based teams;

• Lead training and provide support to school-based Literacy Interventionists (e.g., structured literacy practices, progress monitoring, school visits, and other duties as assigned);

• Attend meetings as requested by the supervisor (e.g., Principals’, Vice-Principals’, regional/provincial meetings, and others as appropriate);

• Participate in and assist with the delivery of professional development;

• Manage projects and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner;

• Participate on regional committees as approved by the supervisor;

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

As part of the requirements of this job the successful candidate will be required to substitute on an as needed basis in schools.  This assignment is subject to change and the successful candidate for this position will be reassigned to a classroom position if necessary.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/